Hotel Front Desk Agent - Palm Tree Club

Think Hospitality; North Bay Village (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Hospitality is seeking a Front Desk Agent at our Florida property to warmly welcome guests, manage reservations, check-in/out, and assist with concierge requests. The role requires strong communication, cash handling, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will coordinate with bell staff and other departments to ensure seamless service, handle guest inquiries, and resolve issues with discretion while maintaining a high standard of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task across reservations, check-in/out, and concierge requests.
• Fluency in English required.
• Ability to handle cash and basic accounting procedures.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Registers guests by inputting and retrieving information, assigns rooms, and issues keys.
• Informs guests about facilities and directions.
• Coordinates luggage and car requests with bell staff and valet.
• Performs basic cash handling and posting charges to folio.
• Reviews reports and communicates updates to relevant departments.
• Welcomes guests, handles inquiries, and resolves complaints with management as needed.
• Makes reservations and acts as concierge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cash handling

English fluency

Flexibility

Guest service

Job description

Overall Scope and Responsibility:

Responsible for the registration of new guest, departures, reservations, cashier close reports and front office reports. Interact and work closely with other departments in an efficient manner. Provide and maintain the highest possibly service standards to our clientele at all times.

Essential Duties:

• Completes the registration process by inputting and retrieving information from computer, confirming pertinent information including number of guests and room rates. Assigns rooms based on guest's specific requests, VIP status etc. Issues keys and non-verbally confirms the room number and rate
• Informs guests on hotel facilities and amenities, provides directions within the property.
• Communicates luggage delivery / retrieval with the bell staff, and car requests with the valet if needed
• Performs basic accounting procedures including exchange of foreign currency, cash handling, posting charged to guest folio, making adjustments etc
• Reviews reports such as credit limit report, arrivals/ departures, discrepancy report, group resumes etc and communicates pertinent information to the respective department
• Communicates credit issues to all revenue generating departments
• Projects a warm welcome, follows 10-5 rule, acknowledges waiting guests with no exception. Uses a clear and positive speaking voice, listens to understand requests, responds with appropriate action and provides options
• Communicates guest requests with the appropriate department
• Fields guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results. Listens and extends assistance in order to resolve guest dissatisfaction using empowerment within acceptable limits. Consults FO managers for further assistance
• Reviews departing guest's folios and invites guests back
• Makes reservations
• Acts as concierge assisting guests with directions, transportation and coordinated further accommodation through concierge.

Job Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Must be able to carry 10 lbs.
• Commitment to superior customer service and excellent customer service skills.
• Proven ability to influence a team and achieve results.
• Flexibility and creative problem-solving ability.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation.
• Fluency in job related English both verbal and non-verbal.
• An appreciation and respect for the diversity of all individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to handle pressure and work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends as necessary.